CC Resolution 1997-084^"Q RESOLUTION 97-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ALLOW THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON
STREET BETWEEN CALLE TAMPICO AND 52ND AVENUE
AND 52ND AVENUE BETWEEN WASHINGTON STREET
AND THE EASTERN CITY LIMITS ON NOVEMBER 16, 1997
FOR THE LA QUINTA 5K/i OK RUN, 2 MILE WALK, AND 1K
KIDS RUN SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 97-1 51
APPLICANT: LA QUINTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 9.100.140 Temporary Outdoor Events)
of the Municipal Zoning Code, the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce applied for and
is receiving approval, under Temporary Use Permit 97-1 51, for the La Quinta 5K/i OK
Run, 2 Mile Walk, and 1 K Kids Run on November 1 6, 1 997; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has chosen the 21st day of October, 1 997,
to review and hear any public testimony on this request to close portions of
Washington Street and 52nd Avenue on November 1 6, 1 997, between the hours of
7:00A.M. and 10:30 A.M.; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds the following facts and reasons to
justify approval of said temporary street closure:
1. The temporary street closure is allowed based on Section 1 2.32.080(d)
of the Municipal Code which permits the Council, by Resolution, to
designated No Parking" areas by signing or applying red paint to the
street curbing. Since this closure is temporary, signs will be used
notifying people that the road is closed. Additional conditions will be
imposed as necessary to regulate vehicle traffic and ensure pedestrian
and participant safety.
2. This temporary street closure will have minor impacts on traffic in the
surrounding area since there are alternate routes available and Sheriff's
Department personnel will be present for traffic control.
3. An Encroachment Permit can be granted by the City to allow activities on
public streets for specific periods if legitimate reasons can be found to
allow the closure and safety standards Chapter 1 2.1 6 of the Municipal
Code, Traffic Control Devices) are provided such as traffic barricades and
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No Parking" signs to ensure that the public is not at risk" during the
event.
4. Approval of the temporary street closure will not create conditions that may
threaten the public's health and safety needs of the community because specific
conditions will be imposed as a part of Temporary Use Permit 96-1 30.
5. This temporary street closure which includes use of the Civic Center parking lot
for the start and finish of the race, has been held for the last three years and
created no impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
La Quinta, California, as follows:
Section 1. That the above citations are true and correct and the findings of the City
Council in this case.
Section 2. The City Council approves the use of the Civic Center parking lot and
closure of Washington Street between Calle Tampico and 52nd Avenue
and 52nd Avenue between Washington Street and the eastern City limits
between the hours of 7:00A.M. to 10:30 A.M.
Section 3. The City Traffic Engineer, or his designee, can issue an Encroachment
Permit Chapter 14.1 6 of the Municipal Code) to the La Quinta Chamber
of Commerce regulating the closure of the street provided certain traffic
control standards and the Conditions of Approval for Temporary Use
Permit 97-1 51 are met.
Section 4. The City Council authorizes City staff or other assigned safety personnel,
to close the event if at any time all safety standards are not being met,
and thus could jeopardize those persons attending the function; and,
SectionS. The City Clerk shall cause this Resolution to be posted within 72-hours
after its adoption in four 4) public places. Those places shall be: City
Hall in both the indoor and outdoor display cases, the La Quinta Post
Office and the case located outside of the Albertsons store in the One
Eleven La Quinta Shopping Center.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council, held on this the 21st of October, 1 997, by the following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATT T:
NDRA L. JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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